35 News & Press Releases found
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association News
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Us Poultry Foundation Brings FFA Leadership Candidates to the 2020 IPPE
TUCKER, Ga.–March 5,2020–As part of the USPOULTRY Foundation’s continuedeffortsto support the recruitmentand training of the brightest students and to promote careers in the poultry and egg industry, the National FFA Officer ...
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Sam Houston State University Awarded $7,000 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant
TUCKER, Ga. –March 4,2020–The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $7,000student recruiting grant to Sam Houston StateUniversityin Texas. The grant was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Jerry and Cherie Moyeand was ...
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Us Poultry Foundation College Student Career Program Hosts Interactive Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders
TUCKER, Ga. –March 2,2020–College students from more than 60different universities nationwide convened inAtlanta recently forthe USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2020 International ...
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M&C Anderson Pullets Recognized for Environmental Excellence by USPOULTRY
M&C Anderson Pullets ofSioux Rapids, Iowa,was one of sixfarms across the United States to receive U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’sFamily Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the 2020International Production & Processing ...
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2020 IPPE Has Strong Show
ATLANTA, Ga. –Feb. 27, 2020–The 2020International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) had 31,504animal food, meat and poultryindustry leaders from all over the world in attendance,withan 8% increase in the number of buyers from last ...
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C3 Farms and Poultry, LLC, Recognized for Environmental Excellence by Us Poultry
TUCKER, Ga. –Feb. 26, 2020–C3 Farms and Poultry, LLC,ofCaldwell, Texas,was one of sixfarms across the United States to receive U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’sFamily Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the ...
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University of Tennessee - Martin Awarded $5,125 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant
TUCKER, Ga. –Feb. 24, 2020–The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $5,125student recruiting grant to the University of Tennessee-Martin. The grant was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Pilgrim’sand was presented ...
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Lambertson Family Farms Recognized for Environmental Excellence by USPOULTRY
TUCKER, Ga. –Feb.21, 2020 –Lambertson Family Farms of Pocomoke, Maryland, was one of six farms across the United States to receive U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the 2020 ...
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Us Poultry Foundation Awards $6,800 Student Recruiting Grant to Kansas State University
TUCKER, Ga. –Feb.20, 2020–The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $6,800student recruiting grant to Kansas State University. The grant was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Cargilland was presentedby Barbara Jenkins, ...
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Tenth Annual Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit Returning to 2018 IPPE
Reflecting the continuing importance of sustainability to the future of animal agriculture, the 10th Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit is returning to the 2018 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. The summit, ...
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2017 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry to Review Challenges and Best Practices for Safety and Health Professionals
The 2017 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry is scheduled for Aug. 14-16, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla. This annual event, sponsored by the Georgia Tech Research Institute/ATRP, Georgia Poultry ...
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USPOULTRY Releases Fifth Video in Series Highlighting Poultry and Egg Farm Environmental Stewardship
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is releasing a fifth video in a series highlighting environmental stewardship on poultry and egg farms. The video features one of USPOULTRY’s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award winners, ...
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USPOULTRY Emergency Funding Supports Research That Shows How to Inactivate Avian Influenza Virus in Poultry Feed
USPOULTRY announces the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., in which researchers showed how to inactivate avian influenza virus in poultry feed. USPOULTRY approved $550,000 in emergency funding in October ...
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USPOULTRY Announces Updated Ergonomics in the Poultry & Egg Industry – Supervisor Training Program
Preventing cumulative trauma injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, is a critical part of every poultry and egg plant safety program. An effective ergonomics program can assist in reducing both the frequency and severity of these ...
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USPOULTRY Announces 2016 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Competition
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. ...
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Carbon Footprint and Assessment Tool Developed for Poultry Producers
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., in which researchers developed a carbon footprint and assessment tool for poultry producers. The project is part ...
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Miller, New U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Chairman
Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, Jackson, Miss., was elected chairman of the board of directors of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2015 International ...
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Poultry Industry Adds 477,000 Jobs; Economic Output Increases $204 Billion over Last Two Years
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have made available an updated economic impact study that highlights the increased positive impact the poultry ...
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Free Worker Safety Education Program Offered at 2015 IPPE for the Poultry Industry
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is hosting a “Worker Safety Considerations: Equipment Design, Installation & Operation” workshop at the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) that will address ...